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Bourdeaux Weather in December

Bourdeaux in December sees low temperatures, with highs around 8°C (46°F) and overnight lows of 1°C (34°F). Rainfall is fairly high at around 75 mm (3 in) on average, so pack waterproofs just in case.

Rainfall in Bourdeaux in December

Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 12 days of rain are anticipated, with 75 mm (3 in) on average. A fairly balanced picture this month, some wet days but nothing too extreme in terms of intensity.

Temperature in Bourdeaux in December

In December, Bourdeaux sees low temperatures, with highs of 8°C (46°F). Nights drop to around 1°C (34°F). Winter occurs in December. Even at the warmest part of the day, temperatures stay low. Dressing warmly from the start is the sensible approach. With lows around 1°C (34°F), nights are cold. The upside is that cool, crisp nights are often the best for a deep sleep.

Sunshine in Bourdeaux in December

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 90 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

Our weather planner can help you find worldwide destinations with pleasant weather during this period. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the best weather for Bourdeaux.

Bourdeaux Temperature in December

Min Temperature
1°C (34°F)
Max Temperature
8°C (46°F)
Chance of Rain
40%
Precipitation
75 mm (3 in)
Rainy days
12 days
Humidity
81% *
Sunshine
90 hours *
Percentage Sunshine
*
* Data from: Montélimar, France (30 KM, 19 Miles).

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Bourdeaux in December

Dress warmly and in layers for your trip to Bourdeaux in December. A good base layer system works wonders. Start with good thermal underwear, add something warm like a fleece sweater, then finish with a waterproof jacket on top. Wet weather is likely, so pack waterproof gear for multiple rainy days. With limited sunshine expected, sunglasses aren't a priority for packing.

What To Do in Bourdeaux in December

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

  • Swimming
    4/10
  • Cycling
    4/10
  • Walking
    4/10
  • Camping
    4/10
  • Outdoor sports
    4/10

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